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House of Delegates Resolutions Due Monday, February 23, 2026
Resolution Submission Process
Resolutions must be received by 11:59 pm on Monday, February 23, 2026, in the template format to be considered on-time. An editable resolution template has been uploaded to the MSMS HOD website for your use. Utilize the template when drafting or finalizing your resolution(s), save your resolution(s), and submit as an attachment(s) via email. To email, do either of the following:
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Click on “Submit a Resolution” under Additional House of Delegates Resources
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Send directly to MSMSHODResolutions@msms.org
Please note that all submissions MUST be correctly formatted using the template. Those that are incorrectly formatted will be returned for editing. You will also find new detailed instructions on how to use the template, as well as updated guidance on How to Write a Resolution guidance on the MSMS HOD website.
Other Important dates and deadlines:
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Handbook Available – Friday, March 13, 2026
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Online Written Forum – March 13 – March 24, 2026
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Ways and Means and Officer Speeches – Thursday, March 19, 2026
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Reference Committee on Internal Affairs (C) – Wednesday, March 25, 2026
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Reference Committee on Payer and Legislative Advocacy (A and B) – Tuesday, March 31, 2026
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Reference Committee on Public Health and Education (D and E) – Monday, April 6, 2026
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Blue Report – Friday, April 10, 2026
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General session to act on the Reference Committee recommendations (the Blue Report) - Saturday, April 18, 2026
Reorganization Task Force’s Recommendations to the House of Delegates
As has been reported, MSMS faces significant structural, financial, and membership challenges that threaten its long-term viability. The Reorganization Task Force, appointed by the MSMS Board of Directors following resolutions adopted by the 2025 House of Delegates, was charged with developing recommendations to modernize governance, improve efficiency, and strengthen engagement across the organization.
After extensive review and deliberation, the Task Force and MSMS Board of Directors recommend a series of comprehensive structural changes designed to position MSMS for the next decade of success. As these recommendations require bylaw changes, they will be submitted to the House for decision. They include:
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Replacing the House of Delegates with an all-member, year-round policy forum
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Eliminate mandatory dual membership and chartering of county medical societies
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Eliminate Judicial Commission and requirement for county medical societies to maintain a peer review and ethics committee
To learn more, MSMS held a Member Forum on February 10, 2026. A recording of the presentation can be viewed on our YouTube Channel. A second program is scheduled for March 3, 2026, at 5:30 pm. To register, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_SR4aYyjjSm6aySl3W5ydqg
For questions regarding the House of Delegates, please contact Rebecca Blake at rblake@msms.org or 517-336-5729.
For questions regarding resolutions, please contact Stacey Hettiger at shettiger@msms.org or 517-336-5766.